minuet
noun
min·u·et
ˌmin-yə-ˈwet 
1
: a slow graceful dance in ³/₄ time characterized by forward balancing, bowing, and toe pointing
2
: music for or in the rhythm of a minuet
Examples of minuet in a Sentence
The orchestra played a minuet.
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The President answered questions for approximately 45 minuets on a range of issues, though multiple questions were focused on the President's mental and physical capabilities.
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James Powel, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The Palestinian component of this diplomatic minuet is simple: don’t say no.
—Daniel C. Kurtzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2023
Israel has long mastered this complicated role-playing, and Taiwan and its Indo-Pacific neighbors have quietly engaged in the minuet for years.
—John Bolton, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Inspired by a minuet and trio from Haydn’s Op.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022
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James Powel, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The Palestinian component of this diplomatic minuet is simple: don’t say no.
—Daniel C. Kurtzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2023
Israel has long mastered this complicated role-playing, and Taiwan and its Indo-Pacific neighbors have quietly engaged in the minuet for years.
—John Bolton, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Inspired by a minuet and trio from Haydn’s Op.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022
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“Minuet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minuet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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minuet
noun
min·u·et
ˌmin-yə-ˈwet
1
: a slow graceful dance
2
: music for or in the rhythm of a minuet
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